President Obama on Egypt: "All Governments Must Maintain Power through Consent, Not Coercion"

Mr. President and Madam Secretary of State, (0.00 / 0)

Stay out of it. Don't talk about it.  It's bad enough you are seeing on TV U.S. made weapons being used against the citizens, but even a tepid support will do us no good in the future.  The United States does not win in these types of actions. Shut up, butt out, and let the Egyptians deal with this and support whatever government comes in and pray it's not some Iran form. Regardless, this will not be a win for the U.S.

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by: Mike1987 @ Sat Jan 29, 2011 at 14:30:42 PM UTC

Strongly disagree. (0.00 / 0)

We are heavily, HEAVILY involved in Egypt and have been for years. We have a responsibility to push Egypt in a more democratic, pro-reform direction, and that has to start now, with an absolute demand that they NOT shoot down the protestors. Period.

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by: lowkell @ Sat Jan 29, 2011 at 18:09:07 PM UTC

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Perhaps you aren't saying this (0.00 / 0)

but the current status quo was a no win for the US either.  Grinding poverty following the active development of a former middle class is very destabilizing.  Add to this the amount of aid the US gives Egypt and it becomes clear that the money isn't being spent on the benefit of the Egyptian people.  

I'll be honest, I'm not sure what role the US should be taking right now, either publicly or behind the scenes.  But it certain is no surprise that Egyptians are rising up and trying to make a change.  I only hope for their sakes (and ours) it truly is a more just, most democratic one.

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by: GretchenLaskas @ Sat Jan 29, 2011 at 17:51:42 PM UTC